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With the 2024 Oscars just around the corner, recent predictions have suggested that Christopher Nolan’s biographical dramaOppenheimeris expected to dominate the event by potentially securing wins under major categories including Best Picture and Best Director. The film, released in 2023, has been on a winning streak with leading multiple award shows, including the 2024 Golden Globe Awards and the 77th BAFTAs.
The Cillian Murphy starrer, which is leading the nominations for the 2024 Oscars, is also anticipated to triumph at the upcoming award show, with expectations to secure 8 Oscars at the prestigious ceremony.
OppenheimerExpected to be the Biggest Winner at the 2024 Oscars
Starring an ensemble cast, including Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., andEmily Blunt,Oppenheimerhas become one of the most successful films ofChristopher Nolan’scareer. Garnering praise from critics and significant success at the box office upon its release, the movie is now expected to become the biggest winner at the 96th Academy Awards.
Leading the Oscar nominations under 13 categories, the biographical thriller is expected to grab a total of 8 wins at the award ceremony. As perNext Best Picture,Oppenheimercould dominate the prestigious event by recording wins under major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.
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Projections also suggest that the film is expected to become victorious in technical categories including Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound.The Los Angeles Times,Variety, andGoldderbyhave also made similar predictions forOppenheimer’ssuccess at the 96th Academy Awards.
If things go as expected,Oppenheimercould surpass last year’s biggest winnerEverything Everywhere All at Once, which won seven Oscars at the award ceremony. The estimated eight Oscar wins would also rank the biographical thriller among the films with the most Academy Award wins.
In contrast, theMargot RobbieandRyan GoslingstarrerBarbieis expected to win at most two Oscars. Billie Eilish’s acclaimed ballad from the film,What Was I Made For, which has already recorded major wins including a Golden Globe and two Grammys, is expected to score an Oscar for the film, along with a potential win under Best Costume Design.
Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, And Robert Downey Jr. Expected to Win Their First Oscars
In addition to its anticipated dominance at the 2024 Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimeris also expected to be a pivotal film for both its cast and director. Nolan, who has earned multiple Oscar nominations, including for Best Director for the 2017 filmDunkirk, is expected to win his first Academy Award alongside the stars of his film, Cillian Murphy andRobert Downey Jr.
While Downey Jr. has previously earned two Oscar nominations for his performances inChaplinandTropic Thunder,he has yet to claim an Oscar win. And his remarkable portrayal of Lewis Strauss in the biographical thriller has garnered significant acclaim, leading to expectations of his first Oscar victory.
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Similarly,Cillian Murphy, who delivers a compelling performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer, has earned his first Oscar nomination. And the acclaimed actor is expected to take home the trophy for Best Actor. If these predictions materialize, all three influential figures in cinema could achieve their first Academy Awards for their work in the 2023 film.
Oppenheimeris available to stream on Peacock TV.
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is set to happen on July 05, 2025, and will air live on ABC.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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